The US president dismissed concerns Ukraine was being left out of peace talks in Saudi Arabia - as he suggested Ukraine was to blame for Russia's invasion.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 19.02.2025.
It displays 116 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
19.02.2025 ⇢ Trump and Zelensky Trade Truths Through Media
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The morning's US-Russia talks in Riyadh prompted Trump to suggest Ukraine "could have made a deal," sparking a direct confrontation with Zelensky. The Ukrainian president responded by characterizing Trump as living in a "Russian disinformation bubble" and rejected a reported $500bn minerals deal.
By afternoon, Putin expressed readiness to negotiate while praising Trump, leading to Trump's escalation - branding Zelensky a "dictator" who "played USA like a fiddle" and demanding he "move fast" or risk losing his country.
Evening brought European response to the crisis, with Starmer comparing Zelensky to Churchill and defending Ukraine's wartime suspension of elections. The progression showed increasing polarization between Trump's peace initiative and European support for Ukraine's current leadership, with both sides using historical parallels to legitimize their positions.
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The Guardian
Trump blames Ukraine over war with Russia, saying it could have made a deal
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The eco-alarmist energy secretary is wilfully squandering an abundant energy source.
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A$AP FREE | Showbiz
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The US president dismisses concerns Ukraine is not involved in peace talks and says he is confident in success.
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Politics | Craig Munro
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The Spectator
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BBC
'You could have made a deal,' Trump tells Ukraine after US-Russia talks
The US president says he's "disappointed", after Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed surprise his country was not invited to Tuesday's talks in Saudi Arabia.
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JUMP FOR JOY | Showbiz
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07:34⇢Trump Scolds Ukraine From Riyadh
⌨The newspapers highlight Trump's criticism of Ukraine following US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia, suggesting Ukraine "could have made a deal" (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Sky). A new focus emerges on knife crime legislation, with online retailers required to report bulk purchases to police (Metro, Mirror). In entertainment news, A$AP Rocky is found not guilty in his shooting trial (Daily Mail, Sun).
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Tennis | Liam Grace
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New Statesman
America and Russia’s plot to end the Ukraine war on their terms has left Europe scrambling to secure its future.
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Breitbart UK
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced on Tuesday that the Kingdom of Denmark will “massively” increase its military spending as European nations grapple with the reality that they can no longer merely rely on the American taxpayer to subsidise their defence.
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The Guardian
Zelenskyy says Trump living in ‘disinformation bubble’ after blaming Ukraine for Russian invasion
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The Jewish Chronicle
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Watch Tom Slater’s speech at the Cambridge Union.
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EMMA FEARS | Tennis
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BBC
Zelensky says Trump 'living in disinformation space' created by Russia
It comes after the US president said he was "disappointed" over Zelensky's complaints about being frozen out of talks.
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The Guardian
Zelenskyy says Trump living in disinformation bubble after blaming Ukraine for Russian invasion
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UK | Sam Corbishley
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The Spectator
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11:24⇢Zelensky Punches Through Trump's Bubble
⌨The newspapers report on Zelensky's direct response to Trump, characterizing him as "living in a disinformation space" created by Russia (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Sky, Daily Mail). Denmark announces significant military spending increases, acknowledging potential impacts on welfare (Breitbart). UK inflation unexpectedly rises to its highest level in 10 months (HuffPost, Spectator).
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The Spectator
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Starmer’s cabinet is stuffed with faceless automatons with barely a proper backstory between them.
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ZEL UNLEASHES | World News
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Breitbart UK
If Zelensky wants a seat at peace talks, he should refresh his democratic mandate by holding now long-delayed elections, Trump said.
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The Guardian
Putin says Trump told him Ukraine will be included in peace talks and claims Russia is ready to negotiate
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The Guardian
Zelenskyy says Trump is living in a Russian ‘disinformation bubble’
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The Spectator
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14:52⇢Zelensky Slams Trump's Mineral Deal
⌨The newspapers report on an escalating exchange between Trump and Zelensky, with the Ukrainian president directly accusing Trump of living in a "Russian disinformation bubble" (BBC, Guardian, HuffPost, Sun, Daily Mail). Trump suggests Ukraine should hold fresh elections to participate in peace talks (Breitbart), while Putin expresses readiness to negotiate and meet Trump (Sky, Independent). Zelensky firmly states Ukraine "is not for sale" in response to reported $500bn minerals discussion (Daily Mail).
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BBC
Putin says Ukraine not excluded from future talks as Zelensky calls out Russian 'disinformation'
The US and Russia held talks on Tuesday about the end of the war in Ukraine, with President Trump subsequently suggesting Kyiv "could have made a deal" earlier.
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Katja Hoyer on the historic collapse of the SPD, the rise of the AfD and how the elites are stifling democracy.
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The Guardian
Trump tells Zelenskyy to ‘move fast’ or lose country after Ukraine leader warns US president is in Russian ‘disinformation bubble’
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The Jewish Chronicle
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BBC
Trump calls Zelensky a 'dictator' as he hits back at 'disinformation' criticism
It comes after the Ukrainian president suggested Donald Trump was "living in a disinformation space" created by Russia.
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The Guardian
Trump tells Zelenskyy to ‘move fast’ or lose country
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The Guardian
Trump calls Zelenskyy a ‘dictator’ who should ‘move fast’ or lose country as row with Ukraine leader worsens
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16:41⇢Trump Brands Zelensky The Dictator
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's escalated attack on Zelensky, calling him a "dictator" who "played USA like a fiddle" (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Mirror, Sky, Sun, Daily Mail). Trump warns Zelensky to "move fast" or risk losing his country entirely. This follows Zelensky's earlier criticism of Trump for being in a "Russian disinformation space." Separately, Hamas indicates readiness to release all remaining hostages in a single swap (Jewish Chronicle).
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The Spectator
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HuffPost UK
US President Sides With 5-Term Putin In Fresh Attack On Ukraine
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The Guardian
Trump calls Zelenskyy a dictator as rift with Ukraine deepens
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The Guardian
Trump calls Zelenskyy a dictator and tells him to ‘move fast’ or lose country
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The lead up to Cricket’s ICC Championship Trophy has been overshadowed by controversy over the inclusion of Afghanistan, due to the lack of rights for women under Taliban rule.
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The Guardian
Trump calls Zelenskyy a dictator amid fears of irreconcilable rift
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Britain’s migration policy has fallen into the hands of an arrogant, anti-democratic judiciary.
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The Guardian
Trump calls Zelenskyy a ‘dictator’ who should ‘move fast’ or lose country as row with Ukraine leader worsens
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The Jewish Chronicle
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19:01⇢Trump Brands Zelenskyy The Comedy Dictator
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's intensified attacks on Zelenskyy, now labelling him a "dictator" who must "move fast" or lose his country (BBC, Guardian, HuffPost, Independent, Mirror, Sky, Sun, Daily Mail). The Mirror highlights Europe's response with new financial commitments to Ukraine. Separately, controversy emerges over Afghanistan's cricket team participation in ICC Championship due to Taliban's gender policies (Channel 4), while Hamas proposes releasing all hostages for a permanent truce (Morning Star).
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DON THE ATTACK | World News
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Ukrainian leader has ‘done a terrible job’ and ‘is not going to have a country left’, says Trump
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Ukrainian leader has ‘done a terrible job’ and ‘is not going to have a country left’, says Trump
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The Guardian
Trump criticized for ‘dangerous’ comments calling Zelenskyy a ‘dictator’ as European leaders rush to contain crisis
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The Jewish Chronicle
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A visibly frustrated President Zelensky has responded to Donald Trump’s various insults about him, including the suggestion that Ukraine started the conflict, by saying the US president is trapped in a ‘disinformation bubble’.
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Starmer offers support to Ukrainian leader after US and Russia call for fresh elections
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The Guardian
Zelenskyy to meet US envoy after fallout with Trump as European leaders rush to contain crisis
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UK | Luke Alsford
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20:59⇢Starmer Crowns Zelensky Churchill
⌨The newspapers report on a direct confrontation between UK's Labour leader Starmer and Trump over Ukraine. Starmer explicitly backs Zelensky, comparing him to Churchill, and defends Ukraine's suspension of elections during wartime (Daily Mail, Independent, Evening Standard, Times). This follows Trump's escalated attacks calling Zelensky a "dictator" and demanding fresh elections. Separately, Israel confirms the planned return of the Bibas family bodies (Jewish Chronicle).
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WAR OF WORDS | World News
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MASKED RAID TERROR | News TV
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UK | Katie Boyden
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Donald Trump's suggestion that Kyiv started the war and the Ukrainian leader is unpopular draws a sharp response.
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The comments come as the latest salvo in a public war of words between the US and Ukrainian leaders.
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The Guardian
Trump calls Zelenskyy a dictator amid fears of irreconcilable rift
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The Independent
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Showbiz | Laura Harman
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UK | Sam Corbishley
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UK | Katie Boyden
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